Appliance frustration
I really, really didn’t think it would be so difficult to replace a microwave. Honestly, all I wanted was something that works and doesn’t cost sixty million dollars, and won’t break down in 3 years. But…
In Search of a Few Good Salmon Recipes
For years the health benefits of salmon have been touted in the media. As a source of Omega-3 fatty acids – one of the good fats – salmon’s health benefits also have been widely researched. Chief…
Looking For A Few Good Veggie Recipes
I don’t like to eat my veggies. A large part of this is that I am just not creative with them. Another part is that until recently my husband refused to eat half the vegetables in…
When winter's grey and yucky, eat food.
February in Toronto means several things. It used to mean grey skies, grey slush, grey clothing, and grey faces. That hasn’t changed, except for the grey slush – snow has not made much of an appearance…
I'm Having a Tea Party
Did you ever have tea parties as a child? I did. One of my favorite gifts as a young girl was a lovely little china tea set covered with pink roses. Several times a week I…
Tomato Paste to the Rescue?
Do you cook? If you do, then like me, you’ve undoubtedly made at least one dish that just didn’t turn out as predicted. Most of my flops occur when I’m creating a dish without the help…
Hmmmmm, hmmmmm Good – Sopapilla Cheese Cake Pie
Our work Christmas potluck had some fabulous dishes, but this simple dessert had everyone raving, and coming back for more. Of course I had to ask for the recipe, and I was told it was on…
Merry Cajun Christmas
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I grew up in Nebraska where Christmas turkey, dressing, gravy, and the…
What's on your Christmas menu?
My family doesn’t usually go all out. First, because we don’t have that many people to cook for (8-10, absolute max, and in recent years it hasn’t even been that). Second, I guess it’s just temperament….
My Christmas Baking Cheat Sheet
I love to bake during the holiday season but don’t have loads of time. So while there are a few things I set aside time to really cook up right, I also rely on simple recipes…